Choose Strange Antiquities
Choose Strange Antiquities if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
Strange Antiquities vs Canvas of Thoughts
Strange Antiquities and Canvas of Thoughts both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Strange Antiquities (2025) is 1 year older than Canvas of Thoughts (2026). Canvas of Thoughts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Strange Antiquities (96.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Canvas of Thoughts
Choose Canvas of Thoughts if you want the Stereo Sound and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Canvas of Thoughts launched in 2026.
Both Strange Antiquities and Canvas of Thoughts sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Strange Antiquities |  Canvas of Thoughts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 11.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (1,956 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bad Viking | Bandaloop Games GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Strange Antiquities (2025) is 1 year older than Canvas of Thoughts (2026).
- Canvas of Thoughts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Strange Antiquities (96.1% positive).
- Canvas of Thoughts is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Strange Antiquities (11.69 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Strange Antiquities is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Canvas of Thoughts has no Deck rating yet.
Strange Antiquities vs Canvas of Thoughts — FAQ
- Should I play Strange Antiquities or Canvas of Thoughts first?
- If you want chronology, Strange Antiquities (2025) came out before Canvas of Thoughts (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Strange Antiquities and Canvas of Thoughts similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Strange Antiquities run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Strange Antiquities is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Canvas of Thoughts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.